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BahrainvsOman

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Oman is higher

Oman records 5,281,538, about 3.32× the other value.

Surface area

Oman is higher

Oman records 309,500 km², about 386.9× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Oman is higher

Oman records $107.14 billion, about 2.27× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇧🇭 Bahrain1,588,670
🇴🇲 Oman5,281,538

Oman’s population is 232% larger than that of Bahrain, a difference of 3,692,868.

Surface area

🇧🇭 Bahrain800 km²
🇴🇲 Oman309,500 km²

Oman’s surface area is about 387× that of Bahrain, a difference of 308,700 km².

Population density

🇧🇭 Bahrain1,986 /km²
🇴🇲 Oman17.1 /km²

Bahrain’s population density is about 116× that of Oman, a difference of 1,969 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇭 Bahrain$47.11 billion · 2024
🇴🇲 Oman$107.14 billion · 2024

Oman’s nominal GDP is 127% larger than that of Bahrain, a difference of $60.03 billion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇭 Bahrain$29,654 · 2024
🇴🇲 Oman$20,285 · 2024

Bahrain’s GDP per capita is 46% higher than that of Oman, a difference of $9,368.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Manama

Muscat

Population

1,588,670

5,281,538

Surface area

800 km²

309,500 km²

Population density

1,986 /km²

17.1 /km²

Nominal GDP

$47.11 billion · 2024

$107.14 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$29,654 · 2024

$20,285 · 2024

Region

Asia

Asia

Subregion

Western Asia

Western Asia

Currency

Bahraini dinar · BHD · .د.ب

Omani rial · OMR · .ع.ر

Nationality

Bahraini

Omani

Phone code

+973

+968

Internet domain

.bh

.om

ISO codes

BH / BHR

OM / OMN

Time zone

Asia/Bahrain

Asia/Muscat

Native name

‏البحرين

عمان

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About Bahrain

Bahrain, an island nation in the heart of the Persian Gulf, blends ultramodern skylines with a rich maritime legacy, offering a vibrant snapshot of the Gulf’s past and future.

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About Oman

The Sultanate of Oman is a country located in the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen, and has coastlines on the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman.

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Bahrain & Oman: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Bahrain?

The capital of Bahrain is Manama.

What is the population of Bahrain?

Bahrain has a recorded population of approximately 1,588,670 people.

How big is Bahrain?

Bahrain covers an area of about 800 km².

What is the population density of Bahrain?

Bahrain has a population density of roughly 1,986 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Bahrain?

Bahrain has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $47.11 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Bahrain?

Bahrain has a GDP per capita of approximately $29,654.

What currency is used in Bahrain?

Bahrain uses the Bahraini dinar (BHD), with the symbol .د.ب.

Where is Bahrain located?

Bahrain is located in Western Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Bahrain?

The native name of Bahrain is ‏البحرين.

What are people from Bahrain called?

People from Bahrain are referred to as Bahraini.

What is the phone calling code for Bahrain?

The international dialing code for Bahrain is +973.

What is the internet domain for Bahrain?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Bahrain is .bh.

What time zone is Bahrain in?

Bahrain uses the Asia/Bahrain time zone.

What is Bahrain known for?

Bahrain, an island nation in the heart of the Persian Gulf, blends ultramodern skylines with a rich maritime legacy, offering a vibrant snapshot of the Gulf’s past and future.

What is the capital of Oman?

The capital of Oman is Muscat.

What is the population of Oman?

Oman has a recorded population of approximately 5,281,538 people.

How big is Oman?

Oman covers an area of about 309,500 km².

What is the population density of Oman?

Oman has a population density of roughly 17.1 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Oman?

Oman has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $107.14 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Oman?

Oman has a GDP per capita of approximately $20,285.

What currency is used in Oman?

Oman uses the Omani rial (OMR), with the symbol .ع.ر.

Where is Oman located?

Oman is located in Western Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Oman?

The native name of Oman is عمان.

What are people from Oman called?

People from Oman are referred to as Omani.

What is the phone calling code for Oman?

The international dialing code for Oman is +968.

What is the internet domain for Oman?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Oman is .om.

What time zone is Oman in?

Oman uses the Asia/Muscat time zone.

What is Oman known for?

The Sultanate of Oman is a country located in the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen, and has coastlines on the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman.